Sardar Patel College Of Pharmacy Jamshedpur ANM Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The annual fee for ANM at Sardar Patel College of Pharmacy, Jamshedpur, is INR 1,01,000, totalling INR 2,02,000 for the complete 2-year programme. Hostel and mess charges and state nursing council examination fees are billed separately. Fee is subject to revision as per Indian Nursing Council and Jharkhand government directives each academic year. Prospective students should confirm the latest fee at the time of admission.

Ans. Jharkhand ANM admission in 2026 is conducted by JCECEB through an offline entrance test. Registration was open from July 16 and closed on August 9, 2026. The entrance exam is scheduled for August 23, 2026. After results, JCECEB conducts centralised counselling where eligible candidates fill college preferences and receive seat allotment. Only Jharkhand domicile female candidates are eligible. The process is managed at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.

Ans. No. ANM is a female-only programme as per Indian Nursing Council regulations. Male candidates interested in nursing should consider GNM or B.Sc Nursing, which are open to both genders. Sardar Patel College of Pharmacy, Jamshedpur, also offers D.Pharm, a pharmacy diploma that is open to male and female candidates with 10+2 PCM or PCB background.

Ans. The JCECEB ANM entrance test is an offline OMR-based exam consisting of 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks, conducted over 2 hours from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The paper covers English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Life Science, and Mathematics, each carrying 30 marks, at class 10 level difficulty. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Exam centres include Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Bokaro, and Dhanbad.

Ans. ANM graduates can work as Auxiliary Nurse Midwives in primary health centres, sub-centres, anganwadi settings, maternity homes, and rural health programmes. They are eligible for NHM Jharkhand health worker posts and ASHA supervisor positions. With two or more years of clinical experience, ANM holders can pursue GNM or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing to upgrade their qualification for senior nursing roles.

Ans. Yes. All seats allotted through JCECEB are reserved for permanent or local residents of Jharkhand. Candidates from other states are not eligible for state quota seats. Non-Jharkhand candidates may enquire about management quota seats directly with the college, as eligibility and applicable fee for such seats would differ from the state quota allotment process conducted by JCECEB.